Prince Frederick, MD – Feb. 1st The Board of Education approved the amended calendar for the 2017-2018 school year. The calendar is posted on the school system website at www.calvertcounty.education.
The calendar change was made to comply with Governor Hogan’s Executive Order stipulating that all Maryland public schools must open after Labor Day. When making the decision, the Board thoughtfully considered the numerous comments submitted by community members.
In the approved calendar, professional development will be held on September 29, 2017, and schools will be closed for students. Spring recess is scheduled for March 29-April 2, 2018.
Dr. Daniel D. Curry, Superintendent, said, “The Board strove to balance the wishes of our community with the need to maximize instructional days prior to end-of-year testing. We were able to preserve some of our traditional school closures, such as the Friday of the county fair and the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, but we may not be able to do so in the future when Labor Day falls later in September.”
To watch the Board’s discussion of the calendar, please visit the Board of Education tab on the school system website.